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[[File:Toran Castle basement laboratory.png|thumb|left|220px|During the [[Gate Rune War]], [[Kamandol]] and [[Juppo]] conducted research as part of the [[Toran Liberation Army]].]]Alchemy, as a method of engineering, is said to have originated with the [[Sindar]] engineer [[Borah Atkins]]<ref name="multiple">[[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 318</ref><ref name="multiple3">[[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 116</ref>. The Sindar were said to have had much in the way of advanced technology and the term alchemy itself was originally used to refer to Doctor Atkins but has since spread to compass most any inventor<ref name="multiple5">[[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 239</ref><ref name="multiple4">[[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol. 9 2002 Summer Issue]] (ISBN 4-7753-0088-1), page 56</ref>. Modern alchemy derives mainly from [[Dennis Toller]] and his work, [[Dialogues of Wind and Earth]]<ref name="multiple" /><ref name="multiple3" />. [[Kamandol]]'s [[Prodigy|machine that works by burning oil]] was the result of Kamandol's extensive research into this tome<ref name="multiple5" />. | [[File:Toran Castle basement laboratory.png|thumb|left|220px|During the [[Gate Rune War]], [[Kamandol]] and [[Juppo]] conducted research as part of the [[Toran Liberation Army]].]]Alchemy, as a method of engineering, is said to have originated with the [[Sindar]] engineer [[Borah Atkins]]<ref name="multiple">[[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 318</ref><ref name="multiple3">[[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 116</ref>. The Sindar were said to have had much in the way of advanced technology and the term alchemy itself was originally used to refer to Doctor Atkins but has since spread to compass most any inventor<ref name="multiple5">[[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 239</ref><ref name="multiple4">[[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol. 9 2002 Summer Issue]] (ISBN 4-7753-0088-1), page 56</ref>. Modern alchemy derives mainly from [[Dennis Toller]] and his work, [[Dialogues of Wind and Earth]]<ref name="multiple" /><ref name="multiple3" />. [[Kamandol]]'s [[Prodigy|machine that works by burning oil]] was the result of Kamandol's extensive research into this tome<ref name="multiple5" />. | ||
Alchemists tend to conduct research individually and independently and as such, their methods and goals can vary wildly<ref name="multiple4" />. Alchemical innovations and offshoots of Dennis Toller's work have been used by [[blacksmith]]s, for both weapon and | Alchemists tend to conduct research individually and independently and as such, their methods and goals can vary wildly<ref name="multiple4" />. Alchemical innovations and offshoots of Dennis Toller's work have been used by [[blacksmith]]s, for both weapon and armor creation, [[trickster]]s, for engineering purposes, as well as the [[Howling Voice Guild]], in the maintaining of their weapons<ref name="multiple2">[[Genso Suikoden I & II Official World Guide Book]] (ISBN 4-471-36033-7), page 47</ref>. [[Mace]] and [[Tessai]], for example, were said to have utilized alchemical innovations in the pursuit of their craft<ref name="multiple4" />. Trickster research in particular is said to have jumped forward quite a bit in recent times<ref name="multiple4" />. | ||
These four uses; general research, gadgetry, blacksmithing and gunpowder are usually held separate from each other as four different alchemical disciplines<ref name="multiple4" />. | These four uses; general research, gadgetry, blacksmithing and gunpowder are usually held separate from each other as four different alchemical disciplines<ref name="multiple4" />. | ||
==Perception== | ==Perception== | ||
[[File:Tinto City mining elevator.png|thumb|left|220px|The elevator in [[Tinto City]] was designed for the hauling of ore.]]The name "alchemy" has been attached to the practice out of ignorance by the general population, thinking the practice focuses on attempts to create wealth and riches such as gold<ref name="multiple" /><ref name="multiple3" />, rather than more practical uses derived from chemistry and engineering. Whereas [[rune]] magic is esoteric and subtle and its effects can vary depending on the type of rune, the bearer, their location, when they use it, ''etcetera'', alchemy attempts to create standardized technology with repeatable, easily replicable results<ref name="multiple2" />. | [[File:Tinto City mining elevator.png|thumb|left|220px|The elevator in [[Tinto City]] was designed for the hauling of ore.]]The name "alchemy" has been attached to the practice out of ignorance by the general population, thinking the practice focuses on attempts to create wealth and riches such as gold<ref name="multiple" /><ref name="multiple3" />, rather than more practical uses derived from chemistry and engineering. Whereas [[rune]] magic is esoteric and subtle, and its effects can vary depending on the type of rune, the bearer, their location, when they use it, ''etcetera'', alchemy attempts to create standardized technology with repeatable, easily replicable results<ref name="multiple2" />. | ||
The two most widely known alchemical innovations are perhaps Kamandol's previous mentioned engine and [[Sergei]]'s [[elevator]]<ref name="multiple4" />. [[Adlai]]'s elevator in [[Tinto City]], used for transporting ore, is yet another alchemical creation<ref name="multiple4" />. | The two most widely known alchemical innovations are perhaps Kamandol's previous mentioned engine and [[Sergei]]'s [[elevator]]<ref name="multiple4" />. [[Adlai]]'s elevator in [[Tinto City]], used for transporting ore, is yet another alchemical creation<ref name="multiple4" />. |